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AD53 ARO

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,188 mi
Last recorded92,188 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ARO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,188 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner sills corroded.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside outer sill corroded/bubbling.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor. (5.2.6)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 92,184 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation. (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner sills corroded.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside outer sill corroded/bubbling.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor. (5.2.6)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,139 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage CORRODED

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

DRIVERS SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM BUTTON SLIGHTLY FLIMSY.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside SILL SLIGHT BUBBLING.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear EXHAUST HANGER RUBBER SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

WHEEL ARCH DIRTY, UNDERSEAL, FUEL FILLER NECK ETC. NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREA.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 81,138 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage CORRODED

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

DRIVERS SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM BUTTON SLIGHTLY FLIMSY.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside SILL SLIGHT BUBBLING.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear EXHAUST HANGER RUBBER SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

WHEEL ARCH DIRTY, UNDERSEAL, FUEL FILLER NECK ETC. NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREA.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,674 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower floor corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,674 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower floor corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,698 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,698 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,283 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,396 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,202 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 51,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,935 miles

car key faulty difficult to start vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,013 miles

both front brake discs and pad set wearing low, corroded and worn

Fail 11 Feb 2010 41,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake discs and pad set wearing low, corroded and worn

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,556 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 18,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AD53 ARO is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 ARO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD53 ARO is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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